5·18 Memorial Park The 5·18 Memorial Park was established to commemorate the lessons of the May 18th Democratization Movement. Spanning 205,000 square meters, the park is located on the former Sangmudae site, which was provided to the citizens of Gwangju as compensation. The 5·18 Memorial Culture Center, in particular, functions as a human rights center and offers a venue for learning about the spirit of the democratization movement. With its beautiful landscaping, the park serves as an ideal place for citizens to relax. 152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-613-7911 Yangnim History & Culture Village Yangnim-dong was the first area in Gwangju to embrace modern Western culture about 100 years ago. In this village, visitors can explore the House of Missionary Wilson, an old noble family residence, the Jo Ahra Memorial Hall built to honor the mother of democratization, the Avison Memorial Center dedicated to Avison, who led a rural movement in Korea, the Owen Memorial Hall comm...

VISIT KOREA_Mudeungsan National Park IN Gwangju AND Naejangsan National Park IN Jeollabuk-do

Mudeungsan National Park Mudeungsan National Park was designated as the 21st national park in March 2013. It spans Gwangju, Hwasun-gun, and Damyang-gun in Jeollanam-do. The highest peak, Cheonwangbong, reaches 1,187 meters. The Columnar Joints on Mudeungsan Mountain, a designated National Monument, are particularly impressive. The mountain is adorned with royal azaleas and other azaleas in spring, touch-me-nots and hydrangeas in summer, vibrant autumn leaves and silver grass in fall, and snow in winter. 5 Dongsangil 7beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-62-227-1187 Naejangsan National Park Known as the "Geumgangsan Mountain of Honam," this is Jeongeup’s most prominent mountain, famous for its breathtaking fall colors and one of the five major mountains of the Honam region. Notable sites include Byeongnyeonam Hermitage, where it is said that Chusa Kim Jeong-hui meditated; Uhwajeong Pavilion, a legendary pavilion that is said to have flown away on wings; Yonggul Cave, where the Ann...

VISIT KOREA_Jinjuseong Fortress IN Gyeongsangnam-do AND Asia Culture Center IN Gwangju

Jinjuseong Fortress Jinjuseong Fortress is a place where the history and culture of Jinju are preserved. Inside the fortress, you'll find Chokseongnu Pavilion, Bukjangdae Command Post, and the Jinju National Museum. The Battle of Jinju, one of the three major battles during the Japanese Invasion of Korea, took place here. Jinju is also famous for Nongae, who sacrificed herself by dragging a Japanese admiral into the Namgang River. 626 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do +82-55-749-5171 Asia Culture Center The Asia Culture Center is an international hub for cultural and artistic creation, exhibition, performance, and content distribution. It also serves as a venue for cultural exchange and acts as an integrated platform where participants from around the world can freely share ideas. Visitors can explore various facilities, including the ACC Archive & Research, ACC Creation, ACC Theater, ACC Children, and ACC Culture Exchange. Additionally, there are public spaces like Haneu...